The entertainment world mourns the passing of Helena Luke, the first wife of renowned Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty. Luke, who had a brief but impactful presence in the film industry, breathed her last in the United States. While the cause of her death remains unconfirmed, her final social media post hinted at a troubled state of mind, leaving her friends and fans with a sense of profound sadness.
Luke, known for her role in the film “Mard” alongside Amitabh Bachchan, had retreated from the spotlight for several years. Her last Facebook post, penned just hours before her passing, expressed feelings of confusion and disarray, leaving her followers concerned for her well-being. “Feeling weird. Mixed emotions and no clue why…..Discombobulated,” she wrote, sparking concern and a flurry of messages from her friends. Many expressed regret for not being there for her during her apparent emotional distress.
Luke’s short-lived marriage to Chakraborty was a tumultuous chapter in her life. She had openly expressed her regret over the union, describing it as a “hazy dream” and wishing it had never happened. In an interview with Stardust magazine, Luke accused Chakraborty of infidelity, stating that he had an extra-marital affair with actress Yogita Bali, who later became his second wife. “He was the one who brainwashed me into believing that he was the man for me. Unfortunately, he succeeded,” she revealed.
Adding fuel to the fire, reports emerged that Chakraborty had allegedly engaged in an affair with actress Sarika prior to his marriage to Luke. Further reports also claimed that he was secretly married to actress Sridevi for three years while still married to Yogita Bali. These accusations painted a complex and controversial picture of Chakraborty’s personal life, one that Luke ultimately faced with a blend of sadness and bitterness.
Helena Luke’s passing is a poignant reminder of the complexities that often lie behind celebrity marriages and the lasting impact of personal struggles. Her life, though marked by both joy and hardship, will be remembered for her brief but impactful presence in the world of Bollywood and for her courage in speaking her truth.
